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Debits and Credits Explained: An Illustrated Guide

Debits and Credits Explained: An Illustrated Guide

August 18, 2023
Bill Kimball

So, the five types of accounts are used to record business transactions. The first three, assets, liabilities, and equity all go on the company balance sheet. The last two, revenues and expenses, show up on the income statement. In a corporation, capital represents the stockholders’ equity. Thus, the accounting formula essentially shows …

Bad debt recovery definition

Bad debt recovery definition

August 18, 2023
Bill Kimball

The example is added to assist the readers with an understanding of why there is a requirement to record bad debt entry and then why bad debt recovery happens from such debtor balance. Your income statement displays your business’s income and expenses. Use your updated accounting books to change your business’s expenses and net …

What do you understand by the term reclassification in accounting?

What do you understand by the term reclassification in accounting?

August 18, 2023
Bill Kimball

The reason for reclassification has to be disclosed either on the financial statements or by means of an explanatory note (footnotes). It is most often seen as a transfer journal entry & is a critical part of the final accounts of a business. In accounting, the term reclassification is often used to describe moving an amount […]

Interest Received Journal Entry

Interest Received Journal Entry

August 18, 2023
Bill Kimball

Many organizations consider this amount to be immaterial, and so will not record it. If the prevailing interest rate for fixed deposits is 7% per annum, Ms. Jane received 3,500 as interest at the end of the year. When the interest income is received, it increases the bank balance thus, an increase in assets is […]

Receipt Template in Word Free Download

Receipt Template in Word Free Download

August 17, 2023
Bill Kimball

Select the appropriate checkbox for whether the donation was an item, made in cash, or via check, credit card, or money order. This donation receipt template includes a perforated section at the bottom for you to separate a miniature receipt with the pertinent details to keep for your records. Use this basic receipt template to […]